HORMONAL THERAPY

Hormonal therapy is another treatment option for females with acne. Hormonal therapy may be helpful in acne patients with hirsutism, irregular menstrual periods and/or other signs of hyperandrogenism. Patients who have failed isotretinoin or oral antibiotics may still benefit from hormonal therapy. Women with flares of acne around the time of menses and those with excessive seborrhea may also respond well to hormonal therapy. Only oral retinoids and hormonal therapy can decrease sebum production. Anti-androgens, glucocorticoids, and oral contraceptives are all types of hormonal therapies (77).